The Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) will confer award of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) on the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for his immersed contributions to the nation.
This was revealed at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti on Monday by the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Professor Edward Olanipekun to herald the 28th graduation ceremony slated for April 3 and 4.
Other recipients are: the richest woman in Nigeria, Princess Folorunso Alakija (Doctor of Business Administration), former governor of Ekiti state, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo (Doctor of Laws), and Prince Julius Adeluyi (Doctor of Laws).
According to the VC, 91 students bagged first first class, 3262 students bagged second class upper division, 6411 have second class lower division, 747 clinched third class and 4 students with pass.
According to him, the University will convoke 10,894 graduands comprising of 224 diploma students, 4400 first degree students, 5359 Directorate of Continuity Education Programmes (DCEP) students and 756 part-time students.
Others are 155 students of college of postgraduate studies comprising of 73 Ph. D. students, 81 Masters students and 1 Post Graduate Diploma student.
Professor Olanipekun added that a total number of 16 academic Programmes have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence with effect from 2023/24 academic session.
According to him, they include: “B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science, B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry, B.Sc. Mass Communication, B.Ed. Health Education, B.Sc. Peace and Conflict Resolution, B.Sc. Social Work, B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies, B.Sc. International Relations, B.Sc. International Relations and B.Sc. Public Administration.
“Others are: Ph. D. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ph. D. Paediatrics and Child Health, Ph. D. Medicine, Ph. D. Surgery and Ph. D. Public Health.”
Speaking on the highlights of the convocation ceremony, the former vice chancellor of University of Ibadan, Professor Idowu Olayinka will deliver the convocation lecture titled “The Future of Nigerian University System” on April 2.
Others are the investiture of the new chancellor, award of sub-degree and first degree and presents of prizes on April 3 while the grand finale of the ceremony comes up on Thursday, 4th April, 2024.
